Project Management in Upstream Field Development - FPM2

Program Overview

This "Project Management in Upstream Field Development" course equips participants with project management skills for oil and gas field development programs. Targeting early-career personnel and non-engineers, the blended approach combines instruction, discussion, and hands-on exercises to enhance collaboration and stakeholder management in project execution.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This course, "Project Management in Upstream Field Development - FPM2," is designed to equip participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively manage projects within the context of larger field development programs in the oil and gas industry.

Objectives:

Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:

• Utilize fit-for-purpose project management control tools to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Collaborate effectively with various disciplines involved in project management, including drilling and completion, HSE, land, production, and transportation.

Teaching Methods:

The course utilizes a blended approach, incorporating:

• Instruction
• Guided discussion
• Hands-on exercises based on the instructor's real-world experiences in the petroleum industry.

Target Audience:

The course is intended for:

• Early career project managers
• Leads
• Engineers
• Services personnel working on field development project teams
• Operations and facility representatives
• Cost and schedule controllers
• Buyers and logistics specialists
• Business, finance, and land representatives

Other:

• The course is taught by PetroSkills specialists, including Ken Lunsford.
• The course counts toward PMI Project Development Units (PDUs) through continuing education.
• Completion certificates can be submitted to PMI to document third-party training.
• The course is available as a public session or as a private, on-site seminar.
• The course is part of PetroSkills' broader training offerings in Upstream, Midstream, Downstream, O&M/Operator Training, Business & Management, Health, Safety & Environment, and other disciplines.